Job Title:  Buyer

Position Summary

Under general direction of the Supply Chain Manager, performs a variety of procurement functions involved in the acquisition of materials and services through partnering with Suppliers using LEAN Principles.

What you will do:

• Prepare purchase orders in accordance to MRP
• Create Release and Print OSP Work Orders in accordance to MRP
• Analyze BOM’s for accuracy
• Maintaining Purchasing and Planning related ERP Parameters
• Negotiate Long Term Supplier Agreements
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with existing suppliers; evaluate and select new vendors. Work with suppliers to reduce order quantities while increasing order frequency to help with working capital and reduce risk on obsolescence issues
• Proactively improve supplier On Time Delivery (OTD). Identify supplier key metrics and implement improvement processes
• Assures that purchase contracts comply with PDT, government and customer requirements
• Work with peers on inventory and logistics planning of new products, inventory forecasting/reduction, strategic yearly cost reduction initiatives
• Following LEAN Principles to continually improve operations in a Team environment to streamline processes and work cooperatively and jointly with the Supply Chain team
• Apply the latest planning and information management tools, search out and leverage best-practices, and participate in ongoing skills training
• Plan, purchase, manage resources/vendors and all inventories (FG, WIP, Raw) to achieve team and business goals to support manufacturing
• Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) process and have responsibility for material quality, supply chain quality, and delivery performance
• Optimize and balance inventory levels to maximize key metrics; inventory turns, component availability and cost, transportation costs; limit excess and obsolete inventory

We are looking for:

• BA/BS degree in materials management, business, or logistics preferred, or job-related training with a minimum of five years of experience
• Ability to communicate both written and verbally in a clear, polite and courteous manner
• Requires strong interpersonal communication (written and verbal) with a positive attitude and ability to motivate others
• Ability to prioritize workload and complete tasks in a timely manner and on schedule
• Requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail with ability to organize and maintain proprietary files and records
• Requires ability to work independently and as a team member
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of data management, manufacturing forecasting, production planning, project management, and purchasing
• Prepare requests for proposal and purchase order specifications clearly and concisely
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles – Identifying and eliminating waste from business processes, bringing improvements in quality, cost and delivery
• Demonstrated ability to work in and be challenged by a team-based environment, which places a high degree of emphasis on accountability for customer service levels, inventory management, cost reduction, and quality compliance
• Highly developed problem-solving, analysis, and decision-making skills
• Team Leader. Ability to fill in for Supervisor when needed
• Experience with Oracle or other ERP Information System

• Position is subject to ITAR restrictions

What's in it for you:

• Competitive Compensation & Holiday Pay.
• Great Health Benefits, and 401(k) plans.
• Paid Time Off per year.

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